HTS heading 7228 · Chapter 72
HTS 7228: Other bars and rods of other alloy steel
HTS heading 7228 covers other bars and rods of other alloy steel; angles, shapes and sections, of other alloy steel; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or nonalloy steel. It has 16 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are Free (16 lines).
Imports may also owe Chapter 99 tariffs (Section 232, 301 or 201) depending on origin and date, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee and, by sea, the Harbor Maintenance Fee.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission.
Tariff lines and duty rates
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Column 2 | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7228.10.00 | Bars and rods, of high-speed steel | Free | 32% | ||
| 7228.10.00.10 | Not cold-formed[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Cold-formed: | |||||
| 7228.10.00.30 | With a maximum cross-sectional dimension of less than 18 mm[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7228.10.00.60 | With a maximum cross-sectional dimension of 18 mm or more[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7228.20 | Bars and rods, of silico-manganese steel: | ||||
| 7228.20.10.00 | Not cold-formed[kg] | Free | 28% | Estimate → | |
| 7228.20.50.00 | Cold-formed[kg] | Free | 28% | Estimate → | |
| Other bars and rods, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded: | |||||
| 7228.30 | Of tool steel (other than high-speed steel): | ||||
| 7228.30.20.00 | Of ball-bearing steel[kg] | Free | 29% | Estimate → | |
| 7228.30.40.00 | Of chipper knife steel, not cold-formed[kg] | Free | 28% | Estimate → | |
| 7228.30.60.00 | Other[kg] | Free | 29% | Estimate → | |
| 7228.30.80 | Other | Free | 28% | ||
| 7228.30.80.05 | Of high-nickel alloy steel[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7228.30.80.10 | Concrete reinforcing bars and rods[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 7228.30.80.15 | With a diameter or cross section measuring less than 76 mm[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7228.30.80.41 | With a diameter or cross section measuring 76 mm or more but not exceeding 152 mm[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7228.30.80.45 | With a diameter or cross section measuring 152 mm or more but not exceeding 228 mm[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7228.30.80.70 | With a diameter or cross section exceeding 228 mm[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7228.40.00.00 | Other bars and rods, not further worked than forged[kg] | Free | 28% | Estimate → | |
| 7228.50 | Other bars and rods, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished: | ||||
| 7228.50.10 | Of tool steel (other than high-speed steel) | Free | 29% | ||
| 7228.50.10.10 | Of ball-bearing steel[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| With a maximum cross-sectional dimension of less than 18 mm: | |||||
| 7228.50.10.20 | Of round or rectangular cross section with surfaces ground, milled or polished[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7228.50.10.40 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| With a maximum cross-sectional dimension of 18 mm or more: | |||||
| 7228.50.10.60 | Of round or rectangular cross section with surfaces ground, milled or polished[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7228.50.10.80 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7228.50.50 | Other | Free | 28% | ||
| 7228.50.50.05 | Of high-nickel alloy steel[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 7228.50.50.15 | With a diameter or cross section measuring less than 76 mm[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7228.50.50.40 | With a diameter or cross section measuring 76 mm or more but not exceeding 228 mm[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7228.50.50.70 | With a diameter or cross section exceeding 228 mm[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7228.60 | Other bars and rods: | ||||
| 7228.60.10 | Of tool steel (other than high-speed steel) | Free | 29% | ||
| 7228.60.10.30 | Of ball-bearing steel[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7228.60.10.60 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 7228.60.60.00 | Not cold-formed[kg] | Free | 28% | Estimate → | |
| 7228.60.80.00 | Cold-formed[kg] | Free | 28% | Estimate → | |
| 7228.70 | Angles, shapes and sections: | ||||
| 7228.70.30 | Hot-rolled, not drilled, not punched and not otherwise advanced | Free | 10% | ||
| 7228.70.30.10 | U, I, H and T sections[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| With a maximum cross-sectional dimension of 76 mm or more: | |||||
| 7228.70.30.20 | Angles[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7228.70.30.41 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| With a maximum cross-sectional dimension of less than 76 mm: | |||||
| 7228.70.30.60 | Angles[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7228.70.30.81 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7228.70.60.00 | Other[kg] | Free | 28% | Estimate → | |
| 7228.80.00.00 | Hollow drill bars and rods[kg] | Free | 30% | Estimate → |
41 lines shown. Statistical suffixes (the last two digits) inherit the rate of the 8-digit subheading above them.
Example: base duty and fees on $10000
For HTS 7228.10.00 at the general rate of Free, shipped by ocean, before any Chapter 99 tariffs:
| Base duty (Free) | $0.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $34.58) | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%) | $12.50 |
| Duty and fees | $47.14 |
Origin-specific tariffs can multiply this. Run this example from China or from Mexico to see every line.
Frequently asked questions
What is the duty rate for HTS 7228?
Heading 7228 has 16 rate lines. The general (MFN) duty rates are Free (16 lines). Products of free trade agreement partners may enter at the special rate, and Column 2 rates apply to countries without normal trade relations. Chapter 99 tariffs can be added on top: calculate the full amount.
Do Section 301, 232 or 201 tariffs apply to HTS 7228?
It depends on the 8- or 10-digit subheading, the country of origin, the entry date and, for Section 232, the metal content. These additional duties are listed in Chapter 99 of the HTS. The free duty calculator checks each program for a given code, origin and date and shows which apply and why.
What fees are added to an import under HTS 7228?
Formal entries pay the Merchandise Processing Fee of 0.3464% of value (minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86 in FY2027). Ocean shipments also pay the Harbor Maintenance Fee of 0.125% of value. See the import duty calculator for how they combine.